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Paul Lambert had gambled on Aston Villa’s youngsters; last night, it was time
to take a risk on the old boys. But, like his team’s Wembley chances, the
manager’s credit rating remains in the balance.

Even with the return of several of his more established players, Villa’s lack
of authority was exposed by the intensity of a side 60 places beneath them
in the football ladder. Only Andreas Weimann’s goal gives Villa a foothold
in this Capital One Cup semi-final as they anticipate the return leg on
Tuesday week.